//------------------------------// // Chapter 13 // Story: Brok // by Jhonn //------------------------------// Me and my big mouth will be my downfall, it is on many occasions, it is not because of my age, I usually work until I am satisfied, but when it comes to talking or counting stories, well, it makes me want to immerse Celestia in to "the river of silence ", I did it for that old shaman in the mountains, now I understand why he wanted one. "So, just to confirm, my sister and I are not the first of our kind?" - asked Celestia while writing in some kind of notebook. The others had gone to sleep hours ago, I think it is even going to dawn. "I can't say how many, but at least I met 4, the last one was a great friend, I knew him before he was converted into an alicorn" -I said while trying to stay awake-"besides that, if it is possible to have children, even they are almost always alicorns, after the first generation the others are from a tribe " Seeing as Celestia was incredulous, I guess she never tried to have children, or unless it was something else. "I guess you never tried to have children?" - I asked as kindly as possible, an offended mare is one of the most frightening dangers in the world. "No, Luna and I barely had time to us, or at least after ascending we didn't try, many saw us as goddesses, untouchables, after Luna it was worse, with the time you get used to it, and the potions and spells against the seasons of heat help a lot "-she said with a slight blush on her cheeks "My condolences, I understand you, although I would like to start with these elements of harmony, they are not my work and I would like to see them" - I said with great emotion, these artifacts were rare, something that could rival my creations is something that appears once every ... many dreams. "They are in my old castle, later I can bring them, I lost my ability to use them, and without them, I don't know how to free my sister from the darkness" - Celestia said with sadness in her voice. "Luckily for you, your majesty, and with all due respect to your master, these elements are mere toys for me, it is not the only way to free your sister" -I said with great confidence. I have my pride, and although these elements sound powerful, from the descriptions of Celestia they have many drawbacks at the time of use, I am tempted to make my own version of the elements. "My master was the greatest unicorn of his time, even now no one rivals him in knowledge and power, he could defeat me and my sister without breaking a sweat" -said Celestia with a defensive touch in her voice. Understandably, he was their teacher for a long time, but things as they are, as far as I am concerned, I am as old as time, I am a legendary blacksmith, master of heroes, and slayer of gods, my artifacts have shaped to the world. "So, your majesty, how about a contest?" - I said with a smile that I hadn't done in a while. I suppose that Celestia is also excited because she emulated the smile. "And what kind would it be, grandpa?" "Give me a list of all the most important achievements of your teacher, these elements should not be the only ones, if I do something that makes them useless, you will admit that your teacher is hardly a child compared to me" At some point, we got up from the table and we were looking into each other's eyes, face to face, I think that even small sparks could be seen flying between us. "What if my teacher wins?" - She said while she kept that smile, I like her attitude, I want my grandson to marry her. "Well, I suppose you always had problems with your powers, considering you melt everything in your path by using all your power, what if I made you a weapon that allows you to use everything you have, I did the same with my friend, alicorns are symbols of virtue, it's only fair that you have something that allows you to use everything you have "- I said with an innocent smile. Her look says she was right, only powerful artifacts could withstand the magic of an alicorn. "Very good, I'm excited, I've wanted a new complete set of armor and weapon for a long time, I'll be back with the list and the artifacts in two days, I look forward to my award" - she said while teleporting. Right at that moment, Smith appeared in the kitchen, looking tired. "Has the princess left?" - she asked. "Yes, and I think I already know why your father kissed the princess as much as he could, if you hurry, I think your son would be perfect for the princess, she would be good for the family, Smith" - I said with a smile, although she threw me a cup of coffee, if things go well my grandson will be a lucky bastard.